#249: 5 Reasons You're Still Not Finished With Your Novel
If your novel or memoir keeps stalling out, it’s not about talent or discipline. Chances are, something else is getting in your way. This episode uncovers what it is—and how to move past it. Episode W...
23 Syys 202517min
#248: First Impressions Matter: Introducing Your Protagonist the Right Way
Your protagonist’s first appearance can make or break your story. That opening impression tells your reader whether they should lean in, or move on. Too often, writers get stuck in backstory, mundane ...
16 Syys 202517min
#247: When You're Lost In The Mess Of Your Draft: How To Get Back On Track
Every writer hits that moment mid-draft where the story feels too big, too messy, too unclear. But getting lost in the middle of a draft doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’re deep in the work. ...
9 Syys 202515min
#246: The 9-to-5 Novelist: Why Your Day Job Might Be Your Secret Weapon
Most writers dream of quitting their jobs to write full-time. But here’s the twist: many of the greatest authors did their best work while juggling day jobs. In this episode, we’ll dive into the stori...
2 Syys 202517min
#245: When Great Story Ideas Fizzle Out (and How to Prevent It)
Most story ideas that excite you at 2 AM seem paper-thin by Thursday afternoon. Here's the truth: your idea probably isn't too small, you just haven't learned how to dig deeper. While other writers ch...
26 Elo 202511min
#244: 4 Strategies to Finally Finish the Story You Start
Do you have a folder full of half-finished drafts? You’re not alone. Almost every writer has started a story with excitement, only to abandon it when the magic fades. In this episode, I’ll share why t...
19 Elo 202519min
#243: What If I’m Not Good Enough? A Pep Talk for New Writers
Every writer wrestles with doubt from time to time. But if you don’t know how to handle it, that doubt can stall your story for months or even years. In this episode, I’m dismantling three of the most...
12 Elo 202514min
#242: Writing Backstory: 3 Game-Changing Tips
Backstory often gets blamed for slowing a story down. Writers are told to cut it, sprinkle it lightly, or avoid it altogether. But here’s the truth: the wrong backstory, delivered the wrong way, at th...
5 Elo 202511min
